Understand how each person likes to work

- Tip number five,…understand how each person likes to work.…One of the reasons that I spend…so much time interviewing candidates…is that I wanna make sure that as much as possible,…from that initial meeting,…that I get a clear sense of how they like to work…so I can better gauge whether they'll be happy…and fit in with the team…and with my style of leadership.…Some DPs like to work very fast,…keep it moving and onto the next shot.…They thrive on improvising with you as you go.…Whereas other DPs like to work very methodically…and talk through, plan out,…and storyboard every shot.…

Every shot they handle this way…will be a masterpiece.…Some crew members will thrive…when forced to improvise,…while others will collapse under the strain.…Some crew members work best…on a more formal and serious set,…while others will give you their best work…and be happiest when things are kept casual,…loose, and fun on set.…Your job is to figure out…which particular type of crew member you're dealing with…and assess how they will affect the rest of the crew…

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5/12/2015

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4/15/2014

Pro Video Tips is designed for busy videographers like you. This course brings you tips on everything from controlling reflections to hiding mics. Host Anthony Q. Artis covers shooting techniques for particular video challenges like portraits, tools to help you control light and judge exposure, and advice for the traveling videographer, such as putting together a great lens kit or packing a truck.